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TQR are excited to be working with a Children’s home in Newton Abbot, overseeing the recruitment for their Registered Manager role. Our client offers homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties from the ages of 7-18 years old. The client provides small homes for either one or two young people helping to provide intensive and individualised care. They focus on providing young people with nurture, structure, routine and consistently with a therapeutic approach to behaviour management. You’ll be responsible for shaping and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and structured environment while managing and developing a high-performing team. You’ll be a strong, child-focused leader who understands how trauma impacts young people and can look beyond behaviours which challenge to address the root causes. You’ll be dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for our young people, while also ensuring staff support, engagement, and development.
The successful candidate will need to be approved by the appropriate statutory body. This will require full OFSTED registration in accordance with their respective conditions and timescales.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and develop teams
* Ability to create and implement detailed, high-quality care plans
* Emotional resilience to handle behaviours which may challenge in a professional way
* Confident in decision-making under pressure
* Excellent relationship-building with young people, staff, and external professionals
* Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
* Skilled in staff supervision, performance management, and mentoring
* Committed to promoting the brand and ethos
What’s in it for you?
* Casual Dress
* Company Events & Team Building Activities
* Pension Scheme
* Free On-site Parking
* Supportive Management & Training
Requirements:
* Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Essential
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in the last 5 years – Essential
* At least 1 year’s supervisory experience (including Deputy Manager roles) – Essential
* Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations & Safeguarding Practices
* Full UK Driving Licence with business insurance
If you are a Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career, our client would be willing to support you in the process to become a Registered Manager. This role is Monday – Friday.
This role requires a DBS disclosure and is subject to disqualification from Caring for Children (England) Regulations 2002 checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you have the experience and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up-to-date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.
For informal chat, please phone (phone number removed) and ask for Lauren. Many thanks for your interest